A nice bit of Welsh scenery to cleanse your Monday timeline; views from Craig-yr-Aderyn (Birds Rock) along the Dysynni valley.
"Through the door of the birds
Where the breeze breaks..."
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Listening to the final episode of this - definitely one of the all time great fantasy stories!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4m00?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
BBCThe Dark Is Rising - 12. The Joining of the Signs - BBC SoundsTwelfth Night. The Old Ones gather from across the centuries
Work finished, Satie's Gymnopedies playing, and a crucial evening in Will Stanton's awakening in The Dark Is Rising to read.
And... relax
A young English schoolboy learning about his hitherto unknown magical heritage from a wise, bearded mentor. Where does JK Rowling get all her amazing stories from?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4lzs?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
BBCThe Dark Is Rising - 5. The Book of Gramarye - BBC SoundsHawkin risks his life for ancient knowledge
These are really worth listening in a darkened room with good headphones on - the binaural sound is really well done
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4lzr?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
BBCThe Dark Is Rising - 4. The Walker on the Old Way - BBC SoundsWill tries his new powers, but the Dark appears
I listened to this in the dark this morning, with a storm raging outside- genuinely spooky!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4lzq?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
BBCThe Dark Is Rising - 3. The Sign-Seeker - BBC SoundsWill seeks the Signs of the Light
Blog: Flavours of Christmas
What media evokes the flavours of the season for you?
Call outs to Susan Cooper's #TheDarkisRising, John Masefield’s #TheBoxofDelights and Mark Helprin's #WintersTale
https://delta-pavonis.blogspot.com/2024/12/flavours-of-christmas.html
delta-pavonis.blogspot.comFlavours of Christmas The Dark is Rising I'm presently indulging myself in listening to the BBC adaptation of Susan Cooper's "The Dark is Rising", a story that ...
I really enjoyed #TheDarkIsReading on twitter a few years ago. Is anyone else starting #TheDarkIsRising ? I'll be reading the first chapter and listening to the BBC Radio version with my 9 year old - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7
BBCBBC Sounds - The Dark Is Rising - Available EpisodesListen to the latest episodes of The Dark Is Rising on BBC Sounds.
Listening to the first episode of this superbly atmospheric fantasy story. Anyone else listening to an episode a day?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4lzn?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
BBCThe Dark Is Rising - 1. Midwinter Eve - BBC SoundsThis night will be bad. Tomorrow will be beyond all imagining
As I was looking for something to listen to this early morning, I’ve found this really interesting fantasy drama about an 11-year-old boy who has to fight evil at a young age. How exciting! I’m sharing so you can listen, too. You know your inner child wants to. 
#TheDarkIsRising by Susan Cooper #BBCRadioDrama https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvp7?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
BBCBBC Sounds - The Dark Is Rising - Available EpisodesListen to the latest episodes of The Dark Is Rising on BBC Sounds.
"Through the door of the birds where the breeze breaks..."
Following in the footsteps of Will Stanton and Bran Davies, high up above the Dysynni valley on Craig yr Aderyn (Birds' Rock), looking towards Cader Idris and the mountain fastnesses of Y Brenin Llwyd. A place that I have known since I was at primary school, but have never been to before except in my imagination.
"The snow lay thin and apologetic over the world. That wide grey sweep was the lawn, with the straggling trees of the orchard still dark beyond.... All the broad sky was grey, full of more snow that refused to fall. There was no colour anywhere."
- Susan Cooper, "The Dark Is Rising"
Christmas Eve in my annual re-read of #TheDarkIsRising. A very important date in the book, it gets three chapters and marks a pivotal midpoint; Will gains the gift of Gramarye and the third sign, but Merrriman places too much strain on Hawkin's love for him.
Soundtracking this tonight with Vince Guaraldi's 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' which is suitably seasonal if lacking dramatic tension!
Starting my #TheDarkIsRising reread. The Walker is abroad.
Continued thread
Looking forward to seeing #SusanCooper and #NatalieHaynes chatting about The Dark Is Rising and Other Stories at the #BritishLibrary on Friday. I’ll be tuning in online to watch - and #online tickets are still available to buy. You can watch online for up to 48 hours after. https://www.bl.uk/events/the-dark-is-rising-and-other-stories-susan-cooper-and-natalie-haynes-in-conversation #DarkIsRising #Fantasy #Classics #Myth #Myths #Mythology #Storytelling #Fiction #Bookstodon #Streaming #TheDarkIsRising #Literature
The British LibraryThe Dark is Rising and other stories: Susan Cooper and Natalie Haynes in conversation
"On the day of the dead, when the year too dies,
Must the youngest open the oldest hills
Through the door of the birds, where the breeze breaks.
There fire shall fly from the raven boy,
And the silver eyes that see the wind.
And the light shall have the harp of gold...."
- Susan Cooper, "The Grey King"
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Following in the footsteps of Susan Cooper today in the hills above Aberdyfi. First a revisit to the Eglwys Gwyddelod ('Church of the Irish') Bronze Age cairn circle - my previous visit was in dreary rain a decade ago, today a complete contrast with wonderful views.
Then to Llyn Barfog (where Arthur cast out the afanc and The Lady appeared) and Carn March Arthur (the hoofprint left by Arthur's horse).
